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MN HF3215

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/16/2016

Primary Sponsor

Phyllis Kahn

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • Codifies the Minnesota State High School League gender identity policy by adding subdivision 2a to Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 128C.02, establishing eligibility criteria for transgender students in league-sponsored interscholastic activities.

  • Defines "transgender person," "gender-related identity," and "gender-related expression" for purposes of student participation in league activities.

  • Requires member schools to review student transcripts, written notice from student and parent/guardian affirming consistent gender-related identity, statements from parents/friends/teachers, and a written statement from a health care professional before determining appropriate gender team placement.

  • Grants students eligible to participate in league activities consistent with their current gender-related identity for the remaining period of their high school eligibility once school confirms their consistent and uniform gender-related identity.

  • Establishes appeal process to the league's executive director if a school denies a student's request to participate consistent with their gender-related identity, with the executive director's decision being final; requires schools to maintain privacy of student information and provide safe locker room, bathroom, and shower facilities accessible to all students.

Legislative Description

Minnesota State High School League gender identity policy codified.

Last Action

Author stricken Fischer.

4/27/2016

Committee Referrals

Education Innovation Policy3/16/2016

Full Bill Text

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